June-22nd-2004, 09:39 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Camp Lejeune, NC
Posts: 53
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I bid you all a fond farewell; off to fight the "good fight"
Well, folks, I've been but a minor contributer since last December, but you've certainly increased my already strong appreciation for jazz. Organissimo and allaboutjazz have stellar forums as well, but like a virgin, this board was my first, and I remain in its debt.
The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is in the process of leaving the States and setting up shop in central Iraq. Whoever said "war is hell" was probably right. I guess I'll find out first hand. With nothing but an M-16, my fellow Marines, and 15 gigabytes of jazz (all copied from cds that I purchased, no need to lecture!) at my disposal, it's bound to prove an interesting and dangerous time. God forbid my laptop crashes on me. Then I might actually have to work.
Stay committed to the music (as if I have to say it), this board, and the jazz community at large. And while you're at it, vote for John Kerry. He won't get us out of this mess, but he can at least mop some of it up.
I look forward to perpetuating our music in the Middle East. See you some time from now, and thanks for letting me be a part.
Godspeed.
TheMusicalMarine
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"I needed a drink, I needed a lot of life insurance, I needed a vacation, I needed a home in the country. What I had was a coat, a hat and a gun." Farewell, My Lovely (Chapter 34)
Last edited by TheMusicalMarine; June-22nd-2004 at 09:40 PM.
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June-22nd-2004, 09:43 PM
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georgebushbroketheworld
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Vermont
Posts: 910
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Godspeed.
-Peace.
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June-22nd-2004, 09:43 PM
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Game On
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dar al Harb
Posts: 8,857
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Words fail me, Musical Marine. Hope you can stay out of harms way and rejoin us in the near future.
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June-22nd-2004, 09:50 PM
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What heart?!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Türkiye
Posts: 4,638
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Take good care, amigo. I may be doing my service in Turkey over the next year, too.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:05 PM
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Be Afraid
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 11,469
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Take care of yourself, MusicalMarine. It was great having you around here, and I look forward to seeing you here again.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:08 PM
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holier than thou
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 8,708
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Good luck over there. Hope to see you back at JC soon.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:12 PM
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Next year....
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: The San Joaquin Valley, CA
Posts: 23,908
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HOO-RAH, Marine!
And thank you.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:15 PM
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In the shadow of the 7
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: God Bless Queens NY
Posts: 2,792
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Take care while you're over there, and try to learn something about the world... but, most of all, come back man.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:33 PM
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Unfocused User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Somerville, MA
Posts: 4,841
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Originally Posted by Captain Hate
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What Cap'n said. Take care. And come back.
Last edited by bostontricky; June-22nd-2004 at 10:35 PM.
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June-22nd-2004, 10:51 PM
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Happy 50th, Alaska!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 16,985
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It shouldn't have, but this thread caught me by surprise.
Take good care, keep listening to this magical music, and remember that even those of us who are opposed to what's goin' down at the hands of this administration still have great admiration and support for Americans such as you.
You've been a fine contributor here, and we'll welcome you back soon, hopefully.
All the best, young man.
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June-22nd-2004, 11:02 PM
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Guest
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Take care, my friend. Our thoughts are with you.
We'll see you when you get back.
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June-22nd-2004, 11:18 PM
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Administrator
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: NYC
Posts: 5,899
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I speak for everyone here that we hold you in our hearts and prayers. We wish you a peaceful and a safe journey while you're there and a speedy trip back.
I understand that there is email there so if you have a chance, if you could just post a line now and then to tell us how you're doing, I'll make this thread a sticky.
We're also honored that Jazzcorner was you're first. If you need more music while you're in Iraq or to turn some of those Marines on to jazz, let us know and I'm sure all of us, we'll find a way to get it to you.
If you can't post, but only email - write to me at lois@jazzcorner and I will post of your behalf. Whatever you need....
Peace and blessings to you and your family.
Lois
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June-22nd-2004, 11:34 PM
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with a twist
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: 41.66 -76.2
Posts: 7,084
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I wish you the very best, and look forward to welcoming your return here.
I echo the sentiments of what everyone else said too.
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June-22nd-2004, 11:39 PM
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We are the only reality
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: beautiful British Columbia
Posts: 14,522
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We miss you already. Stay safe and come back soon, MusicalMarine.
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June-22nd-2004, 11:44 PM
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Guest
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Originally Posted by Lois Gilbert
We're also honored that Jazzcorner was you're first. If you need more music while you're in Iraq or to turn some of those Marines on to jazz, let us know and I'm sure all of us, we'll find a way to get it to you.
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Without question!! I have been involved with some absolutely incredible women from my workplace whom I have assisted in sending things to Iraq for(they have husbands over there).
Music? Thats nothing.
Mention it, and I will assist Lois as MUCH as financially possible that it get done!
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June-23rd-2004, 12:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,331
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Take care and come back soon.
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June-23rd-2004, 12:58 AM
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swing like crazy!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ithaca, NY
Posts: 3,440
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MM: all the very best of luck to you. Definitely share the jazz, man. I'm happy to contribute music, too. Say the word, and I'll do what I can, (but the impossible might take a little while). 
Take care of yourself. Our thoughts are with you.
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June-23rd-2004, 01:36 AM
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www.steveminkin.com
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California
Posts: 11,958
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Good luck, man! Keep in touch. Take care of yourself.
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June-23rd-2004, 04:12 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Singapore
Posts: 2,902
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Hope to see you back soon. Good luck.
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June-23rd-2004, 04:26 AM
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skirting the issue
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Posts: 4,328
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I'm saddened that you have to go. Best of luck.
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June-23rd-2004, 06:52 AM
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Plus ça change...
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Boston area
Posts: 16,918
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You're a brave one, MM. Best of luck!
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June-23rd-2004, 08:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Vermont
Posts: 1,045
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Best wishes, MM. Take care of yourself.
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June-23rd-2004, 08:33 AM
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Headhunter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 789
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Originally Posted by John B
Best wishes, MM. Take care of yourself.
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Likewise MM.
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June-23rd-2004, 08:40 AM
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The Bluegrass
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: no country for old men
Posts: 30,835
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Keep your head down, MM. I wish you all the best fortune and good courage and the fastest possible safe return home. I've appreciated your contributions here. Semper Fi, man. Take good care of yourself and your brothers.
Like Lois said, let us know if you need anything. We can always email you some new music files if you want some. Or whatever. Email Lois and let us know.
Watch out for those fucking sand fleas, man.
Last edited by Rainman; June-23rd-2004 at 08:43 AM.
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June-23rd-2004, 08:52 AM
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Middle Man
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New England
Posts: 6,302
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Our prayers are with you, MM.
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June-23rd-2004, 09:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Posts: 2,323
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Caught me by suprise too.
Good luck, be careful and come back alive and in one piece. The same to everyone over there.
Last edited by Clay Fink; June-23rd-2004 at 09:07 AM.
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June-23rd-2004, 09:05 AM
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Guest
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Be safe. We look forward to your return home and to JC. If you can bring the rest of our people back with you, so much the better.
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June-23rd-2004, 09:29 AM
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poor folk's child
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 12,178
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Sad to hear that. The best of luck to you, mm!
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June-23rd-2004, 09:37 AM
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Columnated ruins domino
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Melrose, MA
Posts: 9,999
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Good luck, and know that we're thinking of you and wishing for your safe and speedy return.
Shalom
Salaam
Peace
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June-23rd-2004, 10:00 AM
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Six decades
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Capital City
Posts: 12,801
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Get back safe, brother.
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